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Middle schoolers connect with Air Force
The students pictured were recognized for their gratitude while the USAF 148th Fighter Wing was serving abroad earlier this year. These students donated and assembled nearly 300 snack packs for the 148th FW. Each snack pack contained items such as jerky, beef sticks, chips, nuts, and water flavoring. Students also …
What's the big idea?
The Chisago Lakes Area Community Foundation together with donors and supportive community members announced the ‘Big Idea’ grant winner on October 13th at the Franconia Sculpture Park community space. It was a night of history, education and celebration.
Fire Prevention Week a hit!
Fire Prevention Week featured open houses at Lindstrom Fire Department (Top left) and Center City Fire Department (above). Chisago City Fire Department visited Lakeside Elementary. At bottom, Almelund Fire & Rescue kicked off the week with an Open House on Saturday, October 8. Mary and Gary Swanson got their early to enjoy the sights …
Labor of love and faith
Tom Alldritt and son Kyle stood for a photo beside their restoration project, in South Green Lake Cemetery, rural Chisago City. The cross was originally salvaged from what was left when the original Zion Lutheran Church burned in 1908. The church was established in 1895.
Plenty to do locally as Halloween approaches, great info on website
We only have a couple more weeks until Halloween. That means you only have a few more weeks to take in Chisago City’s Ojiketa Haunt. This year’s theme is “Forest of Fear” Prepare to be frightened as you meander your way through Camp Ojiketa and its woods. Dates that still …
Sunrise School celebrates Farm to School season
“Farm to School” is a agricultural sector partnership where Minnesota school districts are encouraged to develop relationships with nearby producers to bring local, sustainable food into the school. The program also promotes understanding of various edibles and their origins. Kids learn what certain foods look like in their raw state, …
Is that a pumpkin?
Bev Anderson of Center City, had another successful year at the Stillwater HarvestFest. Her pumpkin won the coveted Howard Dill Award. This award is given to the best looking pumpkin at the festival.
Outerwear Fair gets great turnout
The Kids Outerwear Fair took place Thursday through Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lindstrom. The group collects winter clothing all year for the event which helps a great number of families in need this winter. Winter clothing was disbursed free of charge.
Annexation map adopted for North Branch-Lent parcels
The North Branch City Council has approved the annexation of a number of township parcels abutting the city’s south edge, on a 4-0 vote. Council member Kathy Blomquist was having remote technology issues and had to sign-off mid- meeting and couldn’t vote.
Homecoming was packed, saying goodbye to a stalwart on main street
What a wonderful turnout for the homecoming game on Friday. The food trucks were definitely what was needed. There were people absolutely everywhere. Unfortunately the game didn’t pan out, but people seemed to have a great time nonetheless.
Chisago Lakes crowns homecoming king and queen!
Twin brother and sister Dan and Bri Wille were crowned the Chisago Lakes Homecoming King and Queen on Monday, September 26 at a schoolwide pep rally. The pair were picked from 10 candidates on each side. The Wildcats will host St. Francis for homecoming on Friday, September 30 at 7 …
North Branch crowns homecoming royalty
North Branch Homecoming is already happening, Friday night, with the regular events taking place including the game at 7 p.m. against a new cooperative high school Rock Ridge, a combination of Virginia, Gilbert-Eveleth area students. Pictured are Queen Juliana Orellano and King Kelly Steele, chosen by the student body for …
Lent Twsp. hosts Walk for Animals
Northwoods Humane Society held its popular fundraiser Saturday at Lent Township Hall, called Walk for Animals. Northwoods is on Hwy. 8, just outside of Forest Lake in Chisago County. The organization took in a total of 1,388 animals last year and adopted out 1,258.
What a great way to end summer, Kids Outerwear Fair next week
Last weekend Shafer held its 100 year celebration of Shafer Days. Congratulations to the city and the residents for a great celebration. As always, the weather can be a bit dicey in mid-September but the clouds cleared and made for a beautiful weekend.
